Take the "A" Train

by Betty Roche

Overview

This CD (put out by Evidence) brings back singer Betty Roche's definitive session. Although she had sung briefly with Duke Ellington on two occasions in 1943 and the early '50s, fame had eluded Roche. After this album she would record two more records (available in the Original Jazz Classics series) over the next few years and then disappear back into obscurity. Assisted by vibraphonist Eddie Costa, trumpeter Conte Candoli, pianist Donn Trenner, bassist Whitey Mitchell, and drummer Davey Williams, Roche is heard at her best on this set of standards. Highlights include a remake of "Take the 'A' Train" (she had previously recorded a classic version with Ellington), "Something to Live For," "Route 66," and "September in the Rain." Two additional versions of "Go Away Blues" round out the excellent release. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/07/2024
Label:	Ultra Vybe
UPC:	4526180699781
Rank:	194187

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Betty Roche   Primary Artist,Vocals
Conte Candoli   Guest Artist,Trumpet
Eddie Costa   Guest Artist,Vibraphone
David Williams   Drums
Donn Trenner   Piano
Davey Williams   Drums
Whitey Mitchell   Bass

Technical Credits

John Cue   Engineer
Lyn Bradley   Reissue Package Design
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Rick Essig   Remastering,Engineer
Oscar Hammerstein II   Composer
Al Dubin   Composer
Carl Sigman   Composer
Tom Moulton   Remastering
Harry Akst   Composer
Milt Gabler   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Bobby Troup   Composer
Leonard Feather   Liner Notes
Benny Davis   Composer
Frank Abbey   Engineer
Burt Goldblatt   Cover Art
Jerome Kern   Composer
Duke Ellington   Composer